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Lincoln Center June 2, 2002 A Message from the Dean
Dear Members of the Class of 2002:
Graduation always stirs emotions: appreciation for the support of parents, family, and friends; elation while contemplating new jobs, unique opportunities, and becoming a lawyer; relief that finals are over; fear of the unknown and even the known (yes, I know there is a bar exam); and satisfaction in all that has been accomplished and all that will be accomplished in the years to come. But this year brings forth other emotions, specific to your class and your law school: sadness for the great loss we have suffered; shock at our country's great vulnerability; uncertainty about whether the rule of law matters when lawless individuals can cause so much harm; and detennination to lead meaningful, responsible, productive lives as lawyers in a troubled world.
To this list I must add my own response. I am proud of you, the Class of 2002. You showed true grit this year, held it together, came back strongly, performed with great elan, showed grace under pressure, proved your courage, demonstrated your dedication to the law, and bonded like no other group ever before.
Law teachers often emphasize the intellectual over the emotional. Lawyers keep a professional distance from their clients. Classmates compete with each other, but rarely show their admiration and love. This year is different. We salute the Class of 2002 who have cared deeply for each other, shown great emotional strength, and demonstrated their character!
Sincerely,
Richard A. Matasar Dean and President BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Arthur N. Abbey '59, Chaimian of the Board Gerald C. Crotty '76, Vice Chairman of the Board Hon. Ernst H. Rosenberger '58, Vice Chainnan of the Board Sandra S. Weiksner, Vice Chainnan of the Board Richard A. Matasar, Dean and President
TRUSTEES
Armando T. Belly Nancy Lee Giller '97 Steven E. Pegalis '65 Judith A. Bresler '74 Kathleen Grimm '80 Andrew Penson '84 Anthony Capetola 70 William H. Hayden Sybil Shainwald '76 David B. Cornstein Lawrence S. Huntington '64 Michael N. Vittorio Philip M. Damashek Ronald LaBow '62 Harry H. Wellington Telesforo Del Va lle Jr. '82 Susan Mendik James D. Zirin Ben Pascariu, M.D.
TRUSTEES EMERITI
J. William Campo '48 Maurice R. Greenberg '50 John M. Regan Jr. Jerry Finkelstein '38 Samuel J. LeFrak John V. Thornton Alexander D. Forger Bayless Manning Rev. Canon Sydney Woodd-Cahusac Sylvia 0 . Garland '60 Hon. Francis T. Murphy Jr. '52
HONORARY TRUSTEE Or. Calvin H. Plimpton
OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Richard A. Matasar, B.A., J.O...... Dean, President, and Professor of Law Jethro K. Lieberman, B.A., M.Phil., J.D., Ph.D...... Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law Stephen J. Ellmann, B.A., J.D ...... Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Professor ofLaw Joyce Saltalarnachia, A.B., M.L.S., J.D ...... Director of the Law Library and Professor of Law fi'red Dejohn, B.A., J.D...... Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Joan Fishman, B.A., M.A...... Associate Dean for Special Proiects Barbara I. Leshinsky, B.S., M.S...... Associate Dean for Institutional Advancement Matthew Wilkes, A.B., J.D...... Associate Deem for Public Interest and Community Service Altagracia Dilone Levat, B.A...... Associate Dean for Public Affairs Full-Time Faculty and Instructional Staff
Richard C. Beck Seth D. Harris Joyce Saltalamachia Andrew Berman* Mariana flogan Edward Samuels Lcnni B. Benson Randolph N. Jonakait Ross Sandler Robert Blecker fo'aith Stevelman Kahn David S. Schoenbrod Michael Botcin Kenneth C. Kettering Richard K. Sherwin Frank Bress• William P. LaPiana James F. Simon James Brook Joel S. Lee Michael B. W. Sinclair Camille Broussard Arthur S. Leonard Cameron Stracher Carol A. Buckler Jethro K. Lieberman Nadine Strossen Eugene Cerruti Joseph L. Marino Lynn Boepple Su Pamela R. Champine Richard D. Marsico Ruti C. Teitel David Chang Richard A. Matasar Ann F. Thomas Lung-chu Chen Carlin Meyer Harry 1-1. Wellington Sydney M. Cone, JJI Elaine P. Mills Donald Zeigler Paul R. Dubinsky William R. Mills Stephen J. Ellmann Denise C. Morgan FACULTY EMERITI Aleta C. Estreicher Frank Munger Anthony Q. Fletcher Stephen A. Newman Hon. Sidney I-1. Asch Kris Franklin • Beth Noveck* Quintin Johnstone I. Cathy Glaser Rudolph J. R. Peritz Joseph 1-l. Koffier Annette Gordon-Recd Michael L. Perlin Kim M. Lang Lawrence M. Grosberg Edward A. Purcell Jr. Donald P. Rothschild Karen Gross Sadiq Reza E. Donald Shapiro Jeffrey J. H,ms Tanina Rostain
• f,{(ecfin: July I, 2002 Adjunct Faculty (2001-2002)
Miriam R. Adelman Hon. James L. Garrity Jr. Patrick D. Reilly Paul S. Adler Elizabeth Gertz Norman L. Reimer Willem F. Korthals Altes David L. Class Hon. Rosalyn H. Richter Joseph T. Arenson Marshall Green Andrea Risoli Victor N. Balancia Kathleen Grimm Elizabeth Rosen Helaine Balsam William M. Harrington Hon. Ernst H. Rosenberger Mark Barnes Caramia R. Hart Stuart Rosenblum Frances C. Berger Jan Hoth-Uzzo )effrey A. Rosen tha 1 Richard B. Bernstein William Jannace David C. Samuels Raymond H. Brescia Rhonnic Broder Jaus Anne-Marie Santangelo Judith Bresler Sarah Taft Jones Shirley Sarna Gary Richard Brown David N. Kelley Stella Schindler Albert K Butzel Steven L. Kessler Sanford J. Schlesinger .. Leslie Ragon Cald well Hon. Diane Kiesel Lawrence P Schnapf Jay C. Carlisle Daniel C. Knickerbocker Jr. Lewis Schnurr Michael Cestaro Daniel Kornstein Eileen Caulfield Schwab Susan M. Chesler Todd V. Lamb Beth C. Schwartz Vincent Chirico Phyllis D. Landau Jay Shapiro Margaret L. Clancy Craig A. Landy Jill Simon Shapiro Louise E. Cohen Eric Lane Stephen P. Shea Myron Cohen Robert Layton Richard Siegler Dorothea A. Constas Sheldon L1wrence Leader Hon. George Bundy Smith Lindsay A. Curcio Hon. Gerald Lebovits Christina Olson Spiesel Larry F. Darby Margaret Sipser Liebowitz Lawton W. Squires Mark F. Dewan Martin P. Levin Cameron A. Stracher Rosemary Dibenedetto Amy Littman Peter J. Strauss Stephen Dobkin Teresa Marrero Gary L. Tidwell Donna Dougherty Daniel L. Master Francis). Valentino Sherri Lee Eisenpress Martin J. McClain Ad Van Loon David Epstein Glenn R. Metsch-Ampel Alan Vinegrad Lloyd Epstein Philip J. Michaels Edward C. Wallace Seymour l. Feig Zuhayr A. Moghrabi Hon. Evan J. Wallach Irving N. Feit Hon. William Mogulcscu Otto L. Walter David L. Ferslendig Avraham C. Moskowitz David A. Weinstein Robert J. Firestone Dennis David Parker Hon. Patricia Anne Williams Hon. Helen E. Freedman Deryck Ainsworthe Palmer Cecil Wray Paul Gardephe Steven E. Pegalis Hon. James A. Yates Alain Cardrat Virginia Ramadan Peter Zablot:sky Bonnie Garone Bridget M. Regan Greg M. Zipes Honorary Degree Recipients
1955 TI,c I lonorable Charles William Froessel '13 1974 The Honorable Brendan T. B}·me 1985 11,e Honorable Mario M. Cuomo 11,e Honorable john Marshall llarlan '24 Walter M. Jeffords Jr. Robert B. McKay Archibald Robinson Watson Samuel j. LcFrak Bill Moyers The Honorable Owen McCivem The Honorable Ellen Ash Peters 19;6 ,\lbcrt Cohn '08 Donna E. Shalala Albert Conway 1975 The Honorable Charles D. Breitcl Denis Ol.cmy William J. Curran 1986 Barbara Aronstein Black Ccn. John Einar Murray The Honorable William Joseph Brennan Jr. 1957 Nathaniel L. Goldstein ·1s The Honorable Peter W. Rodino Jr. 11,e Honorable Edward I. Koch Charles M. Griffiths 'I 0 Stefan Trcschel Myres Smith McDougal David W Peck 11,e Honorable Robert F'. Wagner 1900 ·11,e Honorable Spottswood W. Robinson Ill William Weary 1958 'l11e llonorable Joseph A. Cox 1987 Fred W. Friendly James Thomas I bllinan 'II 1976 The I lonorablc Warren E. Burger The Honorable 11,omas Howard Kean Gerald Nolan Milton 1-lelpern Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr. Ferdinand Pecora Mary Gardiner Jones Ellen V. Putter Gen. Rowland F. Kirks 1959 Bernard Botcin Harry Ostrov ·2; 1988 11,e Honorable Patricia McGowan Wald Theodore Granik The I lonornble Edward 0. Re Archibald R. Murray Philip ~I. Kleinftcld '16 Joseph Solomon ·27 Ernst C. Stiefel Edward J. Neary '15 1977 Tnc I lonornble Dennis DeConcini 1989 J. William Campo 1960 Charles Stewart Desmond Eli,.abclh Hughes Gossett The Honorable Roger J. ~liner '56 171c Honorable I loward T. Markey 1961 Robert Moses The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan 1990 Alvin J. Bronstein ·51 Albert M. Sacks Linda A. F'airstein 1962 Stan ley Howel ls F'und 'l11e Honorable Mi lton L. Williams 0 63 Sylvester Comstock Smit h Jr. '18 1978 The Honorable Griffen 8. Bell Murray Stockman '15 TI1e I lonorahlc Gerald R. F'ord 1991 11,e llonorable David N. Dinkins ·n,c Honorable Erwin N. Griswold 171e l-lonornblc John H. Sununu 1963 Sydney E Poster The Honorable Damon J. Keith Rabbi Emmanuel Rackman 1992 The I lonorablc Sandrn Day O'Connor 1964 George J. Beldock James f. Simon Hunter Labatut Delatour '06 1979 'fl,e Honorable Benjamin R. Civiletti Marvin R. Dye The I lonorable Lawrence 1-1. Cooke 1993 Shepard Broad '27 Alfred Gross Barbara Knowles Debs Drew S. Days 111 Abraham S. Goldstein The I lonorable Judith S. Kaye 1965 Edwin L. Weisel 'llie Honorable Jacob K. javits The l-lonornble David T. Wilentz ' 17 •n1e I lonorablc Wade H. McCrcc Jr. 199+ The Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani 17,e Honorable Francis T. Murphy '52 Bernard 1-1. l\lendik '58 1966 Daniel Gutman 'l11e l-lonornble Potter Stewart John Van Voorhis 1995 ·nic I lonorable Jose A. Cabranes 1980 The Honorable Richard Reeve Baxter Ale.x:mdcr D. F'orger ]967 Alfred J. Bohlinger ·24 Terence Cardinal Cooke Leo M. Cherne '34 TI,e Honorable Richard N. Gardner 1996 '11,e l lonorable Sidney H. Asch The I lonorable \V. Averell Harriman A. Leo Levin Boris Leavitt '26 The Honorable Lewis F. Powell Jr. ' f11e Honorable Jon 0 . Newman 1968 TI1e I lonorable Ramsey Clark Edward Allen Tamm Tom C. C!aJk 1997 The 1-lonorable l-larry T. Edw:1rds David F'inkclstein 1981 Mario M. Biaggi '63 Dr. Raymond D. 1-lorton Orison S. Marden The Honorable William Frank Buckley Jr. Lewis M. Steel '63 Robert Morris Morgenthau 171c Honorable William Joseph Casey Edward Joseph Mortola The Honorable Matthew Joseph Jasen 1998 Joseph T Arenson TI1e Honorable James Skelly Wright Lawrence S. Huntington '64 1969 Jerry Finkelstein '38 Vernon E. Jordan Jr. John-Seward Johnson 1982 The Honorable Mary S. Coleman John Vincent 17,ornton 171c Honorable Alfonse M. D'Amato 1999 The Honorable Guido Calabresi Archbishop Jakovos 1970 Adrian P. Burke Rex E. Lee 2000 Sybil Shainwald '76 Joseph I. Lubin '30 TI1e Honorable Shigeru Oda Harry H. Well ington Joseph Edward Lumbard Jr. 1l1omas Crey Wicker 1l1e 1-lonornble Ralph K. Winter Samuel Mill er '26 1983 'l11e 1-lonomblc Harry A. Blaekmun 2001 Taylor R. Briggs (posthumously) 1971 Willard Heckel '17,e I lonorablc Shennan G. Finesilver Ira Classer John E Scileppi 17,e Honorable Constance 171c Honorable Judith B. Shcindlin '65 Baker Motley 1972 Maurice R. Crcenberg '50 Albert Parker '21 2002 Senator Chales E. Schumer Samuel Rabin The Honorable Lowell P. Wicker Jr. The Honorable Pierre N. Leval 17,e Honorable Whitney North Seymour Jr. 1984 The Honorable Gernldine A. Ferraro 1973 The Honorable Paul J. Curran The Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Charles H. Dyson Eugene V. Rostow Harry 8. Hclmsley Robert B. Stevens E. Donald Shapiro Otto L. Walter '54 The I lonorablc Joseph Weintraub Order of Exercises
Dean Richard A. Matasar, Presiding
PRELUDE f ubilate Deo-Gregor Aichinger Contrapuntus IV-J.S. Bach Quintet II I-Victor l!:wald
PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance, No. 1 Op. 39-Sir Edward Elgar Triumphal March, Aida-Giuseppe Verdi
GREETINGS Richard A. Matasar Dean a11d President
NATIONAL ANTHEM Michael Devine Police Officer, NYPD Ceremonial Unit
STUDENT POEM Melissa Jill Sgambati '02
REMARKS Arthur N. Abbey' 59 Chainnan, Board o(Tnistees
AWARDS AND PRIZES OTIO L. WALTER DISTINGUISHED WRITING AWARDS fraculty Awards Student Awards Presentation by Associate Dean Ste/1hen /. Ellmann
THE TRUSTEES' PRIZE POR THE HIGHEST AVERAGE Presentation by AssociC1te Dean fethro K. Liebennan
THE ALFRED L. ROSE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Presentation by AssociC1te Dean Matthew Wilkes
PRESIDENT'S MEDAL OF HONOR Awarded posthumously to Bernard H. Mendik '58 Presentation by Dean MC1tasar
'TI1c members of rhe audience are asked to remain seated and refrain from using cell phones and pagers during the commcnccmenl ceremony. STUDENT REMARKS Gina Marie Tufaro '02
CONFERRAL OF The Honorable Pierre N. Leval HONORARY DEGREES TO United States Circuit l udge for the Second Circuit Doctor of Laws, LL.D.
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senator from the State of New York Doctor of Laws, LL.D.
ADDRESS BY Senator Charles E. Schumer
PRESENTATION ANO INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE
INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES Associate Dean Barbara I. Leshinsky Professor Carol A. Buckler Professor Lawrence M. Grosberg Professor Seth D. Harris Professor Mariana Hogan Professor Joseph L. Marino Professor Michael L. Perlin
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Dean Matasar
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE Chairman Abbey
CLOSING REMARKS Dean Matasar
RECESSIONAL Two Voluntaries-Henry Purcell
The audience is invited to a reception on the promenade level immediately following commencement. HONORARY DECREE CITATION The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senator Doctor of Laws
For the last 25 years, Senator Charles Schumer has been a leader on national issues and a passionate advocate for New York. He is a public servant in the best and truest sense of the term, and as such, he is an inspiration to young people. Charles Schumer has dedicated his talents and abilities to help others. It is for these reasons that New York Law School honors Senator Charles E. Schumer. Charles Schumer is a product of New York. He was born and raised in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn and attended the local public schools, including James Madison High School, until he left for Harvard College in 1967. He went on to Harvard Law School, and upon c'ompletion, chose to run for the New York State Assembly. He was 23 when elected-the youngest member since Theodore Roosevelt. In 1980, Senator Schumer was elected to the United States House of Representatives at age 29. Throughout his 20 years in Congress, he worked diligently on issues of tremendous local and national and local significance. He was a leading sponsor of the Brady Bill and co-wrote the Assault Weapons Ban, both aimed at responsible gun control policies. He has always been in the forefront of the fight against bigotry, sponsoring both the Hate Crimes Statistics Act and the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Senator Schumer has been dedicated to women's rights. He was the author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act-the first federal legislation protecting women against domestic assaults. In 1998, Charles Schumer became New York State's junior senator. He has continued to work vigorously for his constituents and for his country and, since September 11 he has dedicated himself to helping New York City rebuild lower Manhattan. He walked the devastated downtown streets as a symbol of hope and a promise of renewal, and then he set to work to make that promise a reality. In a recent editorial, 111e New York Times called Charles Schumer, "a serious lawmaker-with rooted values, sound policy positions and a deep commitment to the common good.'' At a time when elected officials too often are viewed skeptically by those who put them in office, and when young people too often eschew public service for private gain, Senator Charles Schumer reminds us daily that the political life can be one of decenc)', caring, and accomplishment. HONORARY DECREE CITATION The Honorable Pierre N. Leval United States Circuit fudge for the Second Circuit Doctor of Laws
In a career that spans almost four decades of public service, Judge Pierre N. Leval has come to epitomize excellence. His judicial product has bristled with intellectual rigor and a passionate commitment to justice. He has brought new ideas to the legal debate and placed idealism at the heart of each of his opinions. To honor Pierre Leval is to honor the rule of law. Today, we do both. Born in New York and educated at Harvard, he began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Henry J. Friendly of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He then served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the office of Robert M. Morgenthau. Although he became a partner in the Wall Street law firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, he soon returned to public life, serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney of New York County. ln 1977, President Carter appointed him a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. There he sen,ecl with great distinction until 1993 when President Clinton appointed him a United States Circuit Judge for tl,e Second Circuit. In his years on the bench, Judge Leval's scholarship and rare powers of analysis have shaped the growth of the law in profound ways. Experienced advocate of the freedom of e>qJression in the marketplace of ideas, Pierre Leval has demonstrated that judicial opinions can be literature. Having led a life so markedly enriched by the power of scholarship, he has dedicated his many talents to infusing the text of the law with ne;v life. Sound judgment, conslrnctive veneration of precedent and an unflinching commitn,ent to right have marked his career. In his finely crafted opinions in the areas of copyright, libel and First Amendment law, to name but a few, he has invited us to look beneath the starkness of textual ism to discover tl,e condi tions that mold and shape lives. He has, in his uniquely urbane manner, been a bulwark of liberty, a proponent of justice, and a teacher to us all. A brilliant inspiration to his law clerks, as well as countless others, his example has left an indelible impression on an entire generation oflawyers. Pierre Leval, New York Law School salutes your body of work, your professional lifetime of contributions to the law, your profound insight into human e>q)erience and the ethical ideals you so outstandingly exemplify. ON THIS SPECIAL DAY
The flag flying over the United States Capitol today is being flown in honor of New York Law School's Class of 2002 at the request of your classmate, Elizabeth Anne Valandingham, and through the good offices of United States Representative Steven R. Rothman (NJ). Elizabeth will receive this flag from Congressman Rothman and will fJresent it and a certificate to Dean Matasar as a gift to the Law School from your class. On September 11 , 2002, the flag will be mounted in a permanent display at the Law School as a tribute to the courage, strength, and resiliency that you and all your classmates demonstrated in the aftermath of 9111. Degrees with Honors
J.D. GRADUATES-SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 Summa Cum Laude Cum L<1ude Jason Hubschman Antonino G. D'Aiuto Seunghwan Kim
J.D. GRADUATES-FEBRUARY 1, 2002
Summa Cum Laude Cum uwde Cum Laude (cont.) Christopher Jason Bellotti Susan Elizabeth Cohig Michael Gerard Grimm Marisol Collazo James Patrick Kennelly Mag,w Cum Laude Maureen Anne Doherty Elizabeth Anne Valandingham Luigi Brandimarte Hua Gao Melanie L. Cash Sallie Fried
J.D. CANDIDATES-JUNE 2, 2002
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude (cont.) Cum Laude (cont.) Kostas Cheliotis Rovshan Chingiz Sharifov Rochelle L. I Jailer Brenda Elaine Cooke Victoria Ann Palma Sheehy Elizabeth Ann Hickey Stephen Anthony Hofmann Kimberly Ann Sparagna Mallhcw J. Holley Paul Anthony Kemnitzer Adam David Taylor Kenneth Paul Huelskamp Courtney Elizabeth McGuinn Gina Marie Tufaro Kimmo Z. Hussain Stacey-Anne Mesler Tara Lynn Wolf Nicholas Hull Kappas Eric Joseph Shimanoff Donna Marie Keane Denis James Sullivan Cum Laude Jessica-Deanna Lupo Alifya Vasi Kelly Michelle Barnard Edward J. Maggio Amy St. Jude Wichowski Mark Bastian Joseph Michael McConnon Beth H. Berger I laley Anne Meade Magna Cum Laude Michael Joseph J3iniakewitz Rachel Sara Mizrahi Peter Joseph Buscemi Arnold Gans Blair III Giuseppe Molaro Jennifer Cesarano Jason S. Bolio Jennifer Amie lapuli Lee Donald Cornell Jr. Kevin M. Bopp Sarah M. Patterson Monique D'Errico Michelle Joanna Bougdanos William Edward Quackenboss Jr. Danielle Marie Ely Christopher Charles J3rocato Sara Abigail Rotkin Gregory Gerald Gomez Madelyn Calabrese Beth Felice Rudner Michelle Zarr I lall Cristina Nicole Campanella Stephen Mark Salad Huang Huang Saverio Vincent Cereste Frank Rocco Schirripa Peter A. Kreiner Lisa Ann Compagno Jessica Ann Schlee Rosemary L. Lane James George Darling Michael Benjamin Schneider Mara Rebecca Levy Lisa DcClemente Lee T. Sheridan Janet Christine Mace John Martin Diaz Andrew l. Sterrer Coleen Mary McGrath Sara Alta Director Russel James Sweeting Cynthia Mitchell Jill Michelle Dworzanski Princess Milayia Tate Richard Patrick Mulcahy Evan David Gamm Garth B. Thomas Andrew Julian Oliver Alexander Gomez Lisa M. Trocchio Erin L. Roberts Christopher John Gonnella Rebecca Lynn Ulisse Brian David Rubin Charles A. Guerra Anthony Vargas David Thomas Schubauer Maria J. Guerra Ricardo Vera Andrea Jean Sessa W. Miller Hall Elena C. Vournas Ri chard J. Windram Prizes Awarded at Commencement
OTTO L. WALTER DISTIN GUISHED WRITING AWARDS THE TRUSTEES' PRIZE FOR THE HIGHEST AVERAGE FULL-TIME FACULTY Amy St. Jude Wichowski (Day Division) Professor James F. Simon Denis James Sullivan (Evening Division) Professor Lenni B. Benson Professor Denise C. Morgan ALFRED L. ROSE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Brenda Elaine Cooke (Day Division) AOfUNCT FACULTY Stephen Anthony Hofmann (Evening Division) Professor Peter Johnson THE FIRST' PRESIDENT'S MEDAL OF HONOR STUDENTS Bernard H. Mendik '58 (posthumously) Nicholas Hull Kappas (Day Division) Elena C. Vournas (Evening Division) Eric Joseph Shimanoff (Evening Division)
Other Award Winners
PROFESSOR JOSEPH T. ARENSON AWARD DEAN'S AWARD FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN WILLS AND DECEDENTS' James George Darling ESTATES Amy St. Jude Wichowski (Day Division) HELEN & ANDREW DOKAS MEMORIAL AWARD Lee Donald Cornell Jr. (Evening Division) FOR EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT Melanie L. Cash CHIEF JUSTICE ROSE E. BIRD AWARD FOR MOTIVATION IN PURSUING ELSBERG PRIZE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FOR PROFICIENCY IN THE LAW OF CONTRACTS Elizabeth Anne Valandingham EVENING DMSION Denis James Sullivan ASCAP NATHAN BURKAN MEMORIAL COMPETITION Eri c Joseph Shimanoff (F'irst place) FACULTY AWARD TO THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL LAW REVIEW PROFESSOR LUNG-CHU CHEN AWARD Brenda E. Cooke FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS Amy Lynn Sehwartzwalcl DANIEL FINKELSTEIN COMMENCEMENT AWARD Cecilia Jane Blackburn ALEXANDER D. FORCER AWARD NEW YORK LiW SCHOOL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RJCifl'S FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE YEAR Kara Kimberly Kathan Miller Cecilia Jane Blackburn
SYLVIA D . CARLAND AWARD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUBJECTS RELATING Michelle Zarr Hall TO CIVIL LITIGA11ON Eric Joseph Shimanof'f NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL JOURNAL OF IN1'ERN11TIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW MILTON S. COULD AWARD AWARD FOR OlITSTANDING EDffOR.IAL CONTRIBUTION FOR PROFICIENCY IN THE LAW OF CONTRACTS James George Darling DAY DIVISION Sara Alta Director Paul Anthony Ke1:nnitzer NEW l'ORK LAW SCHOOL LAW REVTEW ANTHONY E. JANNACE AWARD AWARD FOR OUTIITANDING EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR OUTSTANDING ACHillVEMENT Christopher Charles Brocato Amy St. Jude Wichowski Lisa Ann Compagno Stacey-Anne Mesler PROFESSOR ALBERT KALTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TAX LAW NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION CO.l\f1\1JTTEE Paul Anthony Kemnitzer ON LEGAL EDUCATION AND ADMISSION TO THE BAR ETHICS AWARD PROFESSOR JAMES P. KIBBEY MEMORL\L AWARD Richard William Gaeckle FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL LAW Erin L. Roberts (Day Division) NATIONAL TEAM MOOT COURT AWARD Lee Donald Cornell Jr (Evening Division) FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRJBUTrON Alifya Vasi D. GEORGE LEVINE MEMORIAL AWARD Kimberly Ann Sparagna FOR 11-IE HlCHEST GRADE TN THE lAW Michael Vincent Gervasi OF REAL PROPER1Y Rebecca Lynn Ulissc Alifya Vasi (Day Division) Michael Joseph Yorio Denis James Sullivan (Evening Division) MOOT COURT ASSOCIATION AWARD MEDIA CENTER AWARD TO nm BEST ADVOCATE FOR EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA LAW Ali~1a Vasi Lee T. Sheridan NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL MOOT COURT CENTER FOR NEW YORK CITY LAW FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR SERVING WITH DISTINCTION Melanie Cash (2002-2003) Kimberly Ann Sparngna Lee T. Sheridan (2002-2003) Michael Joseph Yorio Frank Rocco Schirripa Michael Vincent Gervasi Jessica-Deanna Lupo Other Award Winners (cont.)
THE ABRAHAM "AVI" MUND COMMENCEMENT MURRAY STOCKMAN MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION FOR THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN THE LAW TECHNOLOGY AND THE LAW OF EVIDENCE DAY DMSION Patrick Marc Richard William Gaeckle
PROFESSOR ROBERT R. ROSENTHAL AWARD LOUIS SUSMAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NEW YORK PRACTICE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE STUDY OF LAW Denis James Sullivan OF EVIDENCE EVENING OMSION Danielle J. Seid JOSEPH SOLOMON AWARD FOR EXCELLENT CHARACTER AND FITNESS WOODROW WILSON AWARD Paul Anthony Kcmnitzcr FOR PROFJClENCY IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Christopher Jason Bellotti (Day Division) ERNST C. STIEFEL AWARD Denis James Sullivan (Evening Division) FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMPARATNE, COMMON AND CIVIL LAW HENRY J. WOLFF AWARD Mark Bastian FOR PROFICIENCY DURING FULL COURSE OF STUDY EVENING DIVISION Denis James Sullivan
New York Law School Alumni Association Award Winners
OR. MAX REICH AWARD PROFESSOR IVAN SOUBBOTITCH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL TRIAL ADVOCACY FOR EXCELLENCE IN POVER1Y LAW Elizabeth Anne Hickey AND CML RIGHTS W. Miller ! Jail PROFESSOR VINCENT LOLORDO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Daniel Mark Santarsiero
Order of Barristers
Alifya Vasi Frank Rocco Schirripa Kimberly Ann Sparagna Kelly Lerner Michael Vincent Gervasi Amy Lynn Schwartzwald Rebecca Lynn Ulisse Lisa DeClemente Michael Joseph Yorio Sherie Bel'h Rosenberg J.D. Graduates-Septe1nber 1, 2001
June Ye Chan Jason llubschman Lorraine Veronica Latchman Alvaro Miguel Silva B.A.-Colby College 8.A.-State Uni11ersity of Ne111 8.S., A.A.-City University of B.S.-Georgetown U11i11ersit)' York/Albany New Ne111 York/Kingsborough Antonino D' Aiuto Community College Sylvia Tarley B.A.-Fordham University Seunghwan Kim J\11.P.A.-University ofTexas 8.A.-University ofTexas al Monica Molina 8.A.-University ofGhana Seth Eichenholtz Austin 8.A.-Uni11ersity of Miami B.A.-State University of New York at Buffalo
J.D. Graduates-February 1, 2002
Marisa Anelli Marisol Collazo Michael George Insalaco Adam Craig Pinto B.A.-St. Francis College B.A.- City University of New B.A- Hofstm University B.A.-Harvard University York/John Jay College of Nanette Aridas Criminal Justice Ronald Austin Kelly Lou is Joseph Russo Ill B.A.-City Unil'ersit)' ofNew M.B.S.A.-San Francisco Stale B.S.- Merq College York/John Jay College of Michael Charles Corcoran Jr. University Criminal Justice B.A.-City University of New B.S.- Metropolitan State Chaim Ian Stadtmnuer Yorkf]o/111 Jay College of College 8.J\.- Yeshi11a University Michael L. Barrington Criminal Justice B.S.-Fordlwm University James Patrick Kennelly Renato Pietro Tem,ale Maureen Anne Doherty 8.A.-Ne111 York University B.F.A.-New York University Ethan Samuel Baumfeld B.A.-Rosemont College Tisch School of the Aris B.A.-George Washington Robert D. Kovic University Richard Daniel Evangelista M.A., B.A.-Rutgers University Adriana Trandafirescu B.S.-Regent College B.S.-State Universil}' ofNew Olga Bclenitsky A.A-College of Staten Island Robert James Martin Lorch York at Sto11y Brook B.A.-Brookly11 College B.A.-Universily of Sallie Fried California/Los Angeles Eli1..abelh Anne Valandingham Christopher Jason Bellotti Ph.D.-Brown University B.A.-J\1/ontclair Stale B.S.-Palm Beach Atlantic B.A.-Connecticut College Steven Mauner Unil'ersil)• College B.S.- Yes/rfra Universil)· Hua Cao llana Vale Chris Scott Bolton M.I.P.-Fra11kli11 Pierce Law Maria Rose Mauro B.A.-City University B.A.-Universil)• ofVennont Center B.A.-Ceorge Washi11gto11 ofNew York/Queens College B.S.-Tsinglwa University U11iversity Luigi Brandimarte David Richard Williams B.S.-St. John's Universil)• Ian Eric Goldenberg Joseph Shepherd Miller D.M.A.-University of B.A.-Vniversil)• ofMichigan B.S.- State University of New Wisconsin-Madison Jodi A. Buratti York/Plattsburgh M.M.-New England B.S.-Long Island University/ Michoel Gerard Grimm Conservatory of Music C.W. Post B.B.A.-City University of New Chad Richard Nifoussi B.M.-State U11iversil)• of New York/Barnch College 8.S.-University of Delaware York/Potsdam College Melanie L. Cash B.S.-Louisiana State John Michael Guthrie Erin Elizabeth Nyhoff Sabrina K. Wright University B.S., A.A.S.-City University B.S.-Florida State University B.S.-Nort/reastem Universil)' ofNew York/New York City Maria J. Ciccia Technical College Anna Beryl Paeslcr Stephanie Diane Young B.B.A.-Pace Universil)• B.A.-Universil)' of San 8.A-Tulsa Community College Vivian V. lngilian Francisco A.A-University of T11lsa Susan Elizabeth Cohig B.A.-New York U11i\lersil)• B.S.,B.A.-Uni1•ersity of Denver Lourdes Elaine Paredes Reginald C. Zamora B.A.- Ho{stra University B.A.-New York University J.D. Candidates-June 2, 2002
David Abraham Andrew Louis Baffi Jennifer Beth Berzin Keith Burkhardt B.A.-Richmond College B.S.-Dowling College B.A.-Universily ofMichigan B.A.-Rutgers University
Nicholas Clyde Adler Balindcrjeet Singh Baidwan Jr. Anthony Bila Peter Joseph Buscemi B.A-Pordlwm Universil)' B.A.-Metropolitan State M.A.-St. fohn's University B.A.-U11io11 College College of Denver B.S.-City University of New Andrea Stacy Akivis York/John Jay College of Hillary Jeanette Buyea B.A.-University of South Caren P. Bailey Criminal Justice B.A.- Williams College Florida B.A.-Utica College of Syracuse University Paul J. Billera Douglas Patrick Byrne Daniela Alba B.A.-City University of New B.A.- Lcyola College B.A.- State University of New Cory Matt Baker York/Queens College York al Binghamton B.A-Unfrersity ofMaryland/ Madelyn Calabrese College Park Sara Cail Binder B.A.-Slate University of New Elise Alpert B.S.-U11iversity of York/Bi11ghamto11 M.P.A.-New York U11iversity Rochelle Balter Massachusetts RN.B.S.N.-Pe1111 Stale Ph.D.-St. John's University Christopher Charles Calcagno University M.A.-Assumption College Michael Joseph Biniakewitz B.A.-University of Rhode B.A.- City University of New B.A.-St. John's University Island David Dennis Aman Yorkfl-lu11ter College B.A.-Ceorge Washi11glo11 Toni Jean Biscardi Cristina Nicole Campanella University Annette Baltgian B.A.-Dowling College B.A.-Emory University B.A.- Rutgers Andrena Kym Andrews University/Newark, NJ Cecilia Jane Blackburn Andrea Lisa Carbone B.A.-University of B.A.-State University ofNew B.A.- State University of New Maryland/College Park Kelly Michelle Barnard York al Stony Brook York al Albcmy B.A.-New York University A.A-Suffolk County Melissa A. Angotti Community College Alcides A. Casares B.A.-State University of New Matthew Charles Baron B.S.-City University of New York at Binghamton B.F.A.-New York University Arnold Cans Blair Ill York/John Jc,y College of B.A.-Rutgers University Criminal Justice German Arevalo Joshua A. Barsky B.S.- Dowling College B.A.-Pe1111 Stale University Julie Bogomolny Erik W. Centner B.A.-New York University B.S.-Arizona Slate University David S. Arrick Mark Bastian 13.A.-New York Unfrersity B.S.-New York University Jason S. Bolio Saverio Vincent Cereste A.S.-St. John's University B.A.-University of B.A.- Rutgers University Kent Darwin Arthur Massachusetts/Amherst M.A.-State University ofNew Anne Behk Jennifer Cesarano York at Alban)• B.A.-Columbia Kevin M. Bopp B.S.-St. folm's University B.S.-Cit)• University of New Universit)•!Bamard College M.B.A., 13.A.-St. John's York/John Jay College of Universit)• Edward A. Cespedes Criminal Justice Kel ly Ann Bekker B.S.-St. John's University B.A.- University ofMi1mesota Michelle loanna 13ougdanos Andrew Merrill Ayers B.A.-Da1•idson College Lori Renee Celani B.A.- St. John's Allison Jill Berger• BA-University of University/Collegeville, MN B.A.-New York University Jody Natalie Bowen Pennsylvania B.A.-College of New Rochelle Susan L. Baddour Beth H. Berger Bejo Charles Chacko B.A.-University of Washington B.A.-City University of New Christopher Charles Brocato B.S.-Easl Tennessee State A.A.-E1•erett Community York/ Brookly11 College BA-Flagler College U11iversit)• College Jason Cole .Bergman Kelli Jean Brownewell Stephanie Ann Champion BA- Muhlenberg College B.S.- Penn Stale University B.A.-Miami University
• Degree Aw!lrded Posthumously Wendy Angeline Chavez Anna Marie D'Anna Danielle Marie Ely Jennifer Crace Gebbia B.A.-University of B.A.- Seto11 Hall Universit)' B.A.- Rider Unii>ersity B.A.- Rutgers University Nevada/Re110, NV A.A.-Middlesex County Monique D'Errico Bryan Eng College Kostas Cheliotis B.A.-Monlclair Stale B.S.-University o{l'vlinnesota B.A.-Sl. John's Unii•ersity University Elisa P. Cerontianos Brian William rahey Jr. B.A.-State University ofNew Jennifer Joan Chheda James George Darling B.A.-Villanova University York al Stony Brook Ph.D., M.S.-New York University B.A.-Stale Universit)' ofNew B.S.-Universil)' of Co1111ecticut York al Buffalo Thomas Summerfield Farrell Michael Vincent Gervasi M.B.A., B.S.-Wagner College B.A.-State University of New Jacek Cieszynski Lisa DeClementc York al Alban>• B.A.- Rutgers U11iversity B.A.-William Paterson College Filomena Fazzino B.A.- Mo11moulh University Francis Ciallorenzo Jennifer Leigh Cohen Patricia Bridget DeCola B.S.-Stale University of New B.A.- Rutgers University M.B.A.-fi'ordham University Errol Feldman York al Ge11eseo B.S.-State U11iversity of New B.A.-U11iversily of Lionel Y. Cohen York al Albany Ccilifomia/San Diego Karen Kay Glover B.B.A.-City U11iversity of New B.S.-Lee University York/Baruch College Marlene Delon Erin Marie Ferrone B.B.A.- Hofstra University B.S.- Jthaca College Vedant A. Cokhale Columbus E. Coleman Jr. H.S.-Rulgers U11h•ersity M.B.A.-U11iversity of North John Marlin Diaz Samuel f.igueroa Caroli11a at Chapel Hill B.S.-City Universitr of New B.A., A.A-St. John's Universi91 Jul ie Troy Goldenberg B.S.E.E.-Universit)1 ofTexas Yorkl/01111 Jay College of BA-University ofArizona al Austin Criminal Justice Andrew N. r luger B.A.-Stale University of New Alexander Gomez Lisa Ann Compagno Sara Alta Director York al Stony Brook B.B.A.-Pace University B.A.- Florida Atlantic B.A.- Lehigh Universil)' University Peter fontanelta Gregory Gerald Gomez Joanna Mary Elizabeth Donohue B.A.-New York University B.S.-University ofWi sconsin/ Paul Joseph Concannon BA-University of Rhode Madison B.A.- Seton I-la/I University Island Melissa L. forgas B.A.-Ho(slTa University Christopher John Gonnella Jennifer Tina Conti Dennis William Donovan BA- Lafayette College B.A.-Drew University BA.-University ofAri;::ona Justin Robert Fossbender B.A.-Columbia Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor Brenda Elaine Cooke Tyschelle Reishar Doucette Unii•ersit)•!Columbia College i'vl.A. B.S.-Cit.y University of B.A.-University of Portland B.A.-Louisiana State New York/John Jay College of Universil)• Crystal Denise Frazier Criminal Justice Justin Cordelia B.A., AA-City Unil•ersity of B.S.-lthaca College Angelos Doukas New York/New York City Daryl G. Goodman BA-University of Rochester Technical College B.A.- Rutgers University Lee Donald Cornell Jr. B.S.-Slippery Rock U11iversity Charles H. Dufresne Jr. Richard William Gaeckle Brian Lowell Gordon ofPe1111sylva11 ia B.A.-Emory Universil)1 B.S.-St. Peters College B.A.-Slate University ofNew AA-Oxford College York at Binghamton Michelle Yvonne Cort Evan David Gamm B.S.-Rutgers Universil)• Jill Michelle Dworzanski B.A.- Albertus Magnus College Latania Graham B.A.- Penn Stale University B.A.-New York University John W. Cortes Matthew Trafton Gammons B.A.- City University of New Joshua G. Eichner B.A.- lihaca College Maria J. Guerra York/Brooklyn College B.A.- University of Delaware B.A.-Cil)• Universil)1 ofNew Cory Michael Garcia York/Queens College B.S. 1.-Boston College J.D. Candidates-June 2, 2002
Charles A. Guerra Stephen Anthony Hofmann Jared Scott Kaplan Eric J. Kreuter B.A.-Manhattan College B.S.-St. John's University B.A.-Universit)' of Ma,yfand B.A.-State University of New York at Albany Jina A. Cuirguis Tara Ann Hofstra Nicholas Hull Kappas B.A.-State University of New B.A.-Ho{stra University M.A.-Wa~·hinglon University Kristy Ann Kulina York at Stony Brook B.A.-Colgate University B.A.-Rutgers University A.A-Nassau Commu11ity Scan Timothy IIogan College B.A.-Fairfield University Donna Marie Keane Celestino Anthony Labombarda B.A.-State University of New B.S.-Hutgers University Zlatko Hadzismajlovic Matthew J. Holley York at Binghamton B.A.-City University of New B.A.-University of Arizona Rosemary L. Lane York/Hunter College Paul Anthony Kemnitzer M.S.-Medical College of George M. Hrisikopoulos B.A.-State University of New Pennsylvania Michelle Zarr Hall B.A.-New York Institute of York at Plattsburgh B.S.-City University of New B.$.-Florida International Technology York/Hunter College University Neil M. Khan Huang Huang M.A., B.A.,-City University of Kelly Lerner W. Miller I-Jail B.B.A.-City Uni11ersity ofNew New York/John Jay College of B.A.-Delaware Valley College B.A.-Universily ofCalifornia York/Bc,ruch College Criminal Justice San Diego AA-City Universit)• ofNew Kimberly Rae Lessner Kenneth Paul f-Juelskamp York/Borough of Manhattan BA-University of Colorado Rochelle L. Haller B.S.-Wright State University College al Boulder B.A-Washington State A.B.A.-Northweslem College University James Edward Kimmel Mitchell I lolt Levine Tamika Nicole Hurdle B.A.-Ohio State University B.A.-Hutgers University Christa Jonnette Harper B.A.-University ofVirginia B.A.-City University ofNew Christopher Bradley Kinzel Nellie Levi tis York/John fay College of Lauren Shayne I-lurr B.A.-Franklin c5 Marshall B.S.-City University of New Criminal Justice B.S.-Northem Arizona College York/fohn Jay College of Uni11ersily Criminal Justice Susan L. Harper A.A.-Los Angeles Pierce Adam lion Kitzen B.A.-Simmons College College B.A.-Comell Unil1ersity Jamie Bretl Levy B.S.-Penn Stale University Otis Harper II Kimmo z. Hussain Alona Orit Klarfeld B.A.-Rutgers University B.A.-Rulgers University B.A.-State Uni11ersity ofNew Mara Rebecca Levy York at Stouy Brook B.A.-George Washington Raymond Allen Hayes If Lori-Ann Hymowitz University B.A.-University ofNorth B.A.-State University of New Daniel A. Klinga Carolina at Chapel Hill York at Buffalo B.B.A.-Loyola College Bill C. Lomuscio B.A.-Long Island University Vanessa C. Hays Juan Luis Jaramillo Rupal Hasmukh Kothari B.A.-Oberlin College B.A.-University of Central B.A.-Stale Universit)• ofNew Kerry A. Longobardi Florida York at Binghamton B.A-State Universit)• of New Andrew Hegt A.A.-City University ofNew York at Albany B.A.-Monmouth University York/Bemard Community Laura Marie Kraemer College B.S.-Penn State University Ronald William Luba Harry Olavi I leinonen B.A.-State Uuiversity ofNew B.S.-Rockford College Ajayprcct Singh Kamra Adam Dean Kraman York at Stony Brook A.A-Berkeley College B.A.-Trinity College/Hartford, B.S.-Syracuse University A.A-Suffolk Community CT College Elizabeth Anne Hickey Peter A. Kreiner 8.A.-Bowling Green Stale John Jae Kang BA-University of Connecticut Michael S. Lukaj University B.S.-Rutgers University BA.-City University ofNew York/Baruch College Jessica-Deanna Lupo Joseph Michael McConnon Rachel Sara Mizrahi Cary Scott Nosowitz B.A.-Monmoulh Universil)' B.A.-Slale university of New B.A.-Brandeis Unii'ersity B.A.-Cil)' University of New York al Buffalo York/Brooklyn College Janet Christine Mace Alina Janet Moffat B.S.-City University of New Coleen Mary McGrath BA-State University of New Michael). Notartomas York/John Jay College of M.A.-City Unfrersity ofNew York al Stony Brook B.S.-Unil'ersil)' ofScranton Criminal Justice York/John Jay College of A.A.-Cily University of New Criminal fustice Giuseppe Molaro Stacey Nussbaum York/Kingsborough B.A.-City University of New B.S.-Rensselaer Polyteclrnic B.A.-flhaca College Communit)' College York/Brooklyn College lnstitule Suzanne Tullo O'Brien Zarifa Madyun John Philip McGrath Peter Montano B.A.-Villanova University B.S.-University of Pittsburgh B.A.-Adelphi University B.S.-Sl. John's University Karen Gale O'Reilly Edward J. Maggio Courtney Elizabeth McGuinn I lerbert P. Moore Jr. B.S.-SL TI10111l1$ Aquinas College B.A.-\/irginia Tech B.A.-Loyola College B.A.-Rutgers University Ngozichukwuka Henrietta Craig M. Mail James McKnight John ·n1omas Morale Okwuwa B.A.-U11iversity of B.A.-Ari;:ona State University BA-Fairfield University B.A.-U11iversity ofTexas Massachusetts al Austin Haley Anne Meade Michael Moriello A.A-Kingwood College, Nathalie Mandel B.A.-U11iversity of Rochester B.A.-Fordham University Kingwood Texas BA-University of Wes/em Ontario Cathy Ann Melitski Joseph Muallem Andrew Julian Oliver B.A-Pen11 State University 13.A.-Cily University ofNew B.A-City University ofNew Matthew Craig Mann York/Brooklyn College York/Lehman College B.A.-Mount Saint Mary Allan Robert Mena College B.J\.-University of Colorado al Richard Patrick Mulcahy Joanne Olson Boulder B.S.-Ceorgetow11 University J\tl.A.-City Unii•ersity ofNew Patrick Marc York/College ofStaten ls/and B.S.-City University Of New Stacey-Anne Mesler Laura Ann Mustacchio York/Brooklyn College B.A.S.-Troy Stale Unil'ersity B.A-Villa11ovo University Anthony Michael Orlando A.0.S.-American Academy of B.A.-Rutgers University Christine Margaret Martin Dramatic Arts Jennifer Amie Napuli A.S. Union County College Ontario College ofArts B.A.-Slale Unil'ersity ofNew University ofToronto Adam W. Meyers York/College at Geneseo Sarah M. Patterson Concordia University B.A-Union College B.A.-Fordham University Mark John Nemetz Scott 1-1. Mason Ninowtzka Mier B.A.-Allegheny College Angela J. Pilla B.S.-Syracuse U11iversity B.A.-Florida International B.A.-State University ofNew University Leonid Nerdinsky York al Albany William Francis Mastro B.A.-Florida lntemalio11al 13.A.-State University of New Kara Kimberly Kathan Miller University April Anne Pish York at Albany B.A.-University of New B.A.-James Madison Hampshire Matthew Seth Neugeborcn University Julie K. Mathew B.A., B.S.-Boston University B.A.-Boslon University Tanisha Karyn Mills /\my Lynn Pludwin B.B.A.-City University of New Arunima Niogi B.A.-State University of New Alexander Edmund Maurillo York/Baruch College B.S.-Villanova University York at Binghamton B.A.-St. 1.Awrence U11i11ersity Cynthia Mitchell Irene Nisirios Preelha Joseph Poomkudy Timothy Robert McBride 13.A.-University of North B.A-City Unfrersity ofNew B.A.-Stale University of New B.A.-John Hopkins University Carolina at Charlotte York/Queens College York at Albany J.D. Candidates-June 2, 2002
Steven Poulin Brian David Rubin David Thomas Schubauer Eric Joseph Shimanoff B.S.-St<1le University of New B.A.-University of Delaware BS-University ofFlorida M. J\tl.-New England York at Plattsburgh Conservatory of Music Beth Felice Rudner Amy Lynn Schwartzwald BA-State University ofNew Janice Patricia Purvis B.A-Tulane University BA-L
Linda Stephanie Strauss Laura Jean Tils Mayra A Velez-Camacho Amy St. Jude Wichowski B.A., A.A- Yeshiva Unil'ersity B.S.- Portland State University B.A., A.A.- /ona College B.A.- Buckne/1 University A.A.- Portfrmd Community Denis James Sullivan College Paul Joseph Ventura Richard J. Windram 8.S.-Manhattan College B.S.-St. John's University lvl.B.A.- Fordham University Jason M. Tom B.S.-University of Scranton Gregory Sullivan 8.A.- Polytechnic University Ricardo Vera B.S.- Fordlram University BA- Hofstra University Aubrey Jaye Wisler Lisa M. Trocchio B.A.- University of fi'arrah Starr Sulner B.A.- University of New York at Alida Amina Verdino Maryland/College Park B.A.-State University of New Binghamton B.A.-Stale University of New York al Buffalo York at Binghamton Tara Lynn Wolf Raquel Ursula Trout B.A.-University of Michigan Raju Sundaran B.A.- Hof~tm University Richard John Vi llanova B.B.A.-City University ofNew B.A.- Seton Hall University Jessica Wolfson-Ressler York/Bamch College Gina Marie Tufaro B.A.-York Universitr!Canada 8.A.- Rutgers University Vincent Vitale Russell James Sweeting B.A.-fl!lo11tclair State Katharine Anne Yelle BA- University of Connecticut Katrina Marguerite Remigio Tuy University B.S.- Rutgers University BA- Columbia University/ Hovig Ohanncs Tanajian Barnard College Elena C. Vournas Michael Joseph Yorio M.A.-State University of New B.A.-U11iversity of California M.A.-Long lsla11d University York at Brockport Agnieszka Twarog at Berkeley B.A.- Manlwttan College M.A., B.S.E.E.-Stale B.A.- George Washington Unil'ersil)' of New York at University Patrick Thomas Wade Alice Marie Youngbar Buffalo B.S.-St. folrn's University B.S.-California State Rebecca Lynn Ulissc A.A.- Kingsborouglr Polytechnic U11iversity Princess Milayia Tate B.A.- Boston College Community College B.A.-Spelman College Suzanne Zacharias Roger Brian Ussery Roger Julian Ward B.A.-New York University Adam David Taylor B.A.- City University of New M.A., B.A.-City University of B.S.- Perm State University York!Himter College New Yorkl/0/111 fay College of Angela Rose Zahn Criminal Justice B.A.-Washington Benjamin Jacob Teig fi'rancis Anthony Uzzj A.A.- Ki11gsboro11gh University/St. Louis B.A.-State U11iversity of New B.A.- Seton Hall University Commu11ity College York at Albany Timolhy John Valdez Shani Yaeko Watanabe Samara Joy Tcshcr BA- Houghton College B.A.-University of Hawaii at B.S.- Rutgers University Manoa Anthony Vargas A.A-Fashion Institute of Khanh Van Thai B.S.-Stale UniversiL)' of New Design a11d 1\1/erchandise B.A.- Unil'ersity of St. '11romas York at Alban)' A.S.- Kapiolani Community College New York Law School Learn Law. Take Action.
FOUNDING Marshall Harlan. Other prominent graduates included New York Law School was established in 1891 by Albert Parker, a founding parb1er of Parker, Chapin, Columbia College School of Law faculty, students, and Flattau & Klimpl; Cameron F. MacRae, a former chair alumni who were protesting their trustees' attempts to man of LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae; Chester dictate the teaching methods used by professors. The Carlson, who invented the xerography process leading to central figure in the revolt against Columbia and the the founding of Xerox Corporal-ion; and Justice Emilio subsequent creation of NYLS was Columbia Law Nuiiez, the first individual of Latino heritage to be School's founder, Theodore Dwight, a major figure in named to the bench in New York State. the history of American legal scholarship. New York Law School closed for one year during World War I, interrupting a steady expansion that had THE EARLY YEARS lasted until the mid-1920s. While the situation improved Almost immediately, New York Law School by the I ate 1930s, the draft in 1940 dealt the institution attained a formidable reputation due to the excellence another blow when the Law School was forced to close of its students and faculty. in 1941 for the duration of World War II. From its beginning, NYLS has been dedicated to providing diverse routes to achievement through innova POST-WAR REBUILDING tion in scholarship, service, and professional training. In 1947, New York Law School reopened and Within the first decade, the evening division was already began to rebuild. A major impetus came from an asset for those who needed to work to support their alumni/ae who formed a committee spearheaded by studies. By 1904, NYLS was the largest law school in the New York State Supreme Court Justice Albert Cohn. country; by 1906, it had more than 1,000 students. The new program was small, but the Law School made Among the Law School's early lectmers were significant strides. Woodrow Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes. The first In 1975, the school received its first endowed pro class included James Gerard, who went on to serve as fessorship, the Joseph Solomon Distinguished ambassador to Germany during World War I, and Professorship of Law. Many alumni/ae, now prominent Bainbridge Colby, who became secretary of state under in the bar, the judiciary, and business, were students President Wilson. Other early graduates included during these years. They include Judge Roger J. Miner, Robert F. Wagner, a future U.S. Senator from New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; and a leader in developing national labor policy, and Presiding Justice Francis T. Murphy, New York Supreme two Pulitzer Prize winners: Wallace Stevens (poetry) and Court Appellate Division; Judge Mary E. Cerbone; Elmer Rice (drama). Another prominent alumnus from Judge Judith B. Sheindlin; Otto L. Walter, founding the pre-World War J era was the Honorable James S. partner, Walter, Conston, Alexander & Green; the late Watson, a distinguished judge and an important mem Bernard 1-1. Mendik, real estate industry leader and for ber of New York's African American community. The mer chairman of the NYLS Board of Trustees; Lawrence Judge's daughter, Barbara Watson, also attended the Law S. Huntington, chief executive officer of Fiduciary Trust School and was the first woman to attain the rank of International and former chairman Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. of the Law School's Board ofTrnstees; and Kathleen Many of those attending at the beginning of this Grimm, deputy state comptroller for New York City. century became founders or name partners of leading Steady growth marked the next decades. With the law firms, including Henry Hurlbut Abbott of Breed, appointment of E. Donald Shapiro as dean in the early Abbott & Morgan; Edwin Sunderland of Davis, Polk, l 970s, the Law School joined the Association of Wardwell, Sunderland & Kiendel; and Thomas American Law Schools and the lrustees authorized an Debevoise of Debevoisc & Plimpton. increase in the size of the full-time facu lty. Admissions Classes of the 1920s and 1930s produced graduates requirements were raised and enrollment grew. As who would play a leading role in the profession. Among facilities expanded, an endowment fund was established. the most notable was U.S. Supreme Court Justice John The School's first center for specialized study, the Communications Media Center (now the Media the Justice John Marshall Harlan Scholars Program, Center), opened in 1977. named for NYLS alumnus and United States Supreme Court Justice (1955-71). Harlan Scholars, who receive a GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION merit scholarship, will parlicipate in a rigorous academ Dramatic growth and revitalization continued under ic program in their chosen area of concentration in affil lhe leadership of James F. Simon, dean from I983 until iation with the Law School's five centers. In the spring 1992. A series of major facility renovations were begun, semester 2002, the faculty approved a proposal to estab highlighted by the opening of the new Mendik Library lish Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax and an innovative in I990. This was followed by the construction of the academic support program, the Comprehensive new Samuel and Ethel LeFrak Moot Court Room, the Curriculum. Ernst Stiefel Reading Room, and the Shepard and Ruth Two new centers are building on the School's estab K. Broad Student Center. An extensive remodeling and lished specialties. TI1e work of the Justice Action Center modernization program transformed the Law School's is comprised of curricular and clinical acl-ivilies in the classrooms, offices, and specialty trai ning areas. During areas of civil liberties and human rights, immigration law, Dean Simon's tenure, the Rita and Joseph Solomon gay and lesbian law, and civil rights litigation. The Professorship of Wills, Trusts and Estates was added, and Center for Professional Values and Practice supports the Law School introduced an innovative L-iwyering the development of reflective professionalism, including Skills Program into the curriculum. exploring ethics and the role of lawyers in society, helping In 1992, Harry H. Wellington, Sterling Professor clients to identify and articulate problems, and developing of Law emeritus and former dean of Yale Law School, options for solving them. In addition, the new Office of became the 14th dean and president of New York Law Public Interest and Community Services will focus tl1e School. Under Dean Wellington's dynamic leadership, a Law School's efforts in pro bono and public interest strategic was plan implemented to position New York activities. Law School as a vital urban law center with an academic New York Law School is poised for continued program that integrates lhe strategic and ethical perspectives success during this new century. Its vitality springs from of the practicing attorney. Dean Wellington broadened the dedication of its stellar faculty, the talent and energy the Law School's curriculum to increase emphasis on of its students, and from the strong support and com the development of professional skills. mitment of its alumni and alumnae. The Law School's In addition to the Media Center, two new centers for distinguished full-time faculty is comprised of productive specialized study opened. TI1e Center for New York City scholars who are dedicated educators. Some of the Law was established in 1993 to focus on the study of New nation's most prominent scholars from other law schools York City government. Founded in 1996, the Center for also have served as visiting NYLS professors. Student lntemalional Law supports teaching and research in all enrollment has remained at a level of almost 1,400 areas of international law but concentrates on the law students in the clay and evening divisions. Minority of international trade and finance. representation is approximately 29%. During Dean Welli ngton's tenure, the Ernst C. Government leaders and judges from the U.S. Stiefel Professorship of Comparative Law was created. and abroad often speak or visit the Law School, including former President Jimmy Carter; Justices of the Supreme THE PRESENT Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I Tarry A. Blackmun, Richard A. Matasar, a nationally recognized scholar William J. Brennan Jr., Antonin Scalia, Clarence in civil procedure and federal jurisdiction, was named Thomas, and Sandra Day O'Connor; former New York the 15th President and Dean of New York Law School State Governor Mario Cuomo; former New York City on July I, 2000. As a result of leading a comprehensive Mayors Edward I. Koch, David N. Din"kins, and strategic planning process involving the entire NYLS Rudolph W. Giuliani; U.S. Solicitor General Drew community, Dean Matasar is initiating a number of S. Days lll; and former U.S. Ambassador to the innovative programs, including a new honors program, United Nations, Thomas Pickering. The Tradition of Acade1nic Attire
The caps, gowns, and hoods worn at college and uni They carry broad, velvet panels down the front, and versity functions date back to the Middle Ages. Monks three velvet bars on the full, round sleeves. This velvet and students used them to keep warm in medieval cas trimming may be either black or the color tles and halls of learning. From these practical origins, distinctive of the degree. they have developed into the accepted garb that sym Mortarboards or caps worn with baccalaureate and bolizes scholarly achievement. master's gowns generally have black tassels. The tassel Bacc,1laureate gowns have a long, pleated front of the doctoral cap is usually made of gold bullion. with shirring across the shoulders and back. They are Faculty members and guests in today's procession primarily distinguished by flowing sleeves, pointed at are robed in gowns and hoods that represent tJ1e the fingertip. These gowns may be worn either open institutions from which they have received degrees. or closed. The hood gives color and real meaning to the The master's degree gown is worn open, and the academic costume. Its silk lining bears the colors of the sleeve is cut so that the forearm comes through a slit institution conferring the degree. The hood is bordered just above the elbow. with velvet of a prescribed width and color to indicate Gowns for the doctor's degree are also worn open. the field of learning to which the degree pertains.
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